Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media company as a Sports Writer for a prominent sports radio station. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to craft engaging stories that resonate with a global audience. You will leverage your passion for sports and strong news instincts to deliver timely and accurate content while collaborating with various teams to optimize reach and impact. With a focus on quality and creativity, you will play a vital role in shaping the narrative around major sporting events. This position promises a vibrant work environment where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Discounts

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Training Opportunities

Pension Contributions

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital sports journalism.
• Deep knowledge and passion for sports, especially football.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish high-quality, engaging news and features.
• Identify trending stories and respond swiftly to breaking news.

Skills

Digital Sports Journalism

SEO Strategies

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Google Analytics

Fast Writing Under Deadlines

Team Collaboration

Tools

WordPress

Parse.ly

Job description

Job Description

Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com

talkSPORT is the world’s biggest sports radio station. Covering events from World Cups and European Championships to the Premier League, Champions League, Test cricket, and boxing, the talkSPORT network is at the heart of major sporting events worldwide.

The Role: talkSPORT.com is seeking a talented and passionate Sports Writer to join our digital team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious journalist with strong news instincts, engaging storytelling skills, and extensive sports knowledge to shape content that attracts and retains our audience.

You will be responsible for breaking stories, creating compelling headlines, identifying trending topics early, and writing sharp, entertaining, and accurate copy for a global readership.

You will report to the Head of talkSPORT.com and be based in our London Bridge newsroom.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

1. Write and publish high-quality, engaging, and accurate news, features, and analysis across various sports.
2. Identify trending stories early and respond swiftly to breaking news with confidence and clarity.
3. Generate original ideas and contribute to daily editorial planning meetings.
4. Collaborate with SEO and audience teams to optimize content performance.
5. Coordinate with social media, video, and broadcast teams to maximize story reach and impact across platforms.
6. Conduct interviews and source unique quotes and insights to enhance stories.
7. Ensure all content adheres to our editorial standards in quality, style, tone, and accuracy.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in digital sports journalism.
• Deep knowledge and passion for sports, especially football.
• Fast, accurate writing ability under tight deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and a keen eye for stories.
• Strong understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Experience with CMS (e.g., WordPress) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Parse.ly).
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends aligned with sports schedules.

We are part of News UK, a leading media business in the UK and Ireland, with brands like The Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, and others, reaching millions monthly. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting employees through various initiatives and networks.

Our benefits include maternity and paternity leave, training, private medical insurance, gym discounts, schemes for bikes and electric cars, book discounts, exclusive events, wellbeing support, pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and volunteering days.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].